Memorial Day Weather Forecast In San Clemente: Cloudy Skies Ahead

SAN CLEMENTE, CA - Memorial Day has finally arrived, promising a much-needed break, burger and trip to the beach to kick off the unofficial start of the summer. But will the weather in South Orange County allow for an outdoor barbecue?

San Clemente will see some gloomy weather leading up to the holiday, with temperatures remaining in the lows 70s through Monday.

The clouds will remain but the temperatures will rise just in time for Memorial Day in Orange County. AccuWeather forecasts a high of 73 on Monday.

But don’t forget to pack sunscreen. The ultraviolet index level for the greater Orange County area will sit at [11] Sunday and Monday, meaning a fair-skinned person could suffer a sunburn in about four minutes if not protected.

Rain shouldn’t ruin your weekend’s plans; AccuWeather only projects only a [1-3%] chance of rain in Orange County.

Planning on heading to the beach? The rip current is predicted to be moderate with 2-4 foot waves and no thunderstorm potential. The water will be cold, around 61-64 degrees Friday and Saturday, according to the National Weather Service for Los Angeles and Oxnard.

City News Service contributed to this report.